Chile

• In 2024, Chile produced 12,224 tonnes of natural honey (imputed value).

  Statistical estimate[1]

• That places it 27 of 121 countries with a FAOSTAT figure for 2024, about 0.6% of world production.

  Statistical estimate[1]

• Compared with 2000 (9,500 t), production rose by 29%.

  Statistical estimate[1]

• The highest figure in the series is 13,000 t in 2003, the lowest 2,573 t in 1997.

  Confirmed fact[1]

• FAO counts 404,643 beehives in 2024 (imputed value). That is 31 of 98 countries.

  Statistical estimate[1]

• Dividing the two figures gives about 30.2 kg of honey per hive. This is a ratio of two FAOSTAT numbers, not a measured yield: hives are counted at one moment, honey over a year.

  Statistical estimate[1]

• Beeswax production: 629 tonnes in 2024 (imputed value).

  Statistical estimate[1]

Bees from our catalogue recorded in Chile

GBIF occurrence records with coordinates. They show where a bee was found, not its full range.

• Bombus dahlbomii3,215 GBIF records
• Bombus terrestris2,037 GBIF records
• Apis mellifera1,615 GBIF records
• Megachile rotundata626 GBIF records
• Anthidium manicatum92 GBIF records